The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 24,600
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0R
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Impreza 2.0R is 8.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
59.8
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
69.7
77.6
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.8 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
103.1
174.4
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
174.4 in
Length
165.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.34 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
G4
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
FB20
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
148 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
21.45 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
27 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
434 mi
Range
439 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
434 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
162.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
161.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
162.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft